Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.